The 6-foot-6 guard, Stephon Castle played college basketball for the UConn Huskies and won the NCAA tournament trophy in his only year. The 19-year-old guard expressed his wishes to play as a point guard further in his career and said, "I feel like my true position is a point guard," during the NBA Draft Combine media day.
The one-time NCAA champion was also named the Big East Rookie of the Year playing a vital role in the Huskies’ 28-3 regular season record. The freshman was also integral to UConn’s Big East conference tournament victory, recording 10 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two blocks against Xavier in their first matchup.
During the Final Four, Castle equalled his season’s highest points in a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide, recording 21 points on 53.8% shooting from the field. The Huskies went on to defeat the Crimson Tide and make the National Final.
Stephon Castle’s points per game average
In his only year at the Huskies, Stephon Castle averaged 11.1 points per game. The rookie shot an impressive 47.2% from the field and 75.5% from the free-throw line. He scored a total of 377 points, making 137 shots out of 290 in his college career. The player also made 99 assists as a secondary ball-handler and displayed his playmaking skills. One of the better defenders among guards with a big wingspan and height in the 2024 NBA Draft class, Castle is considered a top lottery pick.
FAQ's On Stephon Castle Points
A. Stephon Castle played college basketball at University of Connecticut.
A. Stephon Castle plays as a point/shooting guard.
A. Stephon Castle scored 377 points in 34 games and averaged 11.1 points per game.
A. Stephon Castle’s highest points scored was 21 against Alabama Crimson Tide, Seton Hall and St. John’s (NY).
